It's easy to see a poor boy's bluesWhen he's working every dayIt's harder to be there in his shoesHe was born to be that wayIf i tell you tomorrow i'm leavingWould you understand the reason why?A poor boy works hard for his livingBut a rich man he plays to pass the time

So goodbye, pleased to know youWe had some laughs along the wayBut i have to be leavingAnd there's nothing you can do to make me stay

If i tell you tomorrow i'm leavingWould you understand the reason why?A poor boy works hard for his livingBut a rich man he plays to pass the time

So goodbye, pleased to know youWe had some laughs along the wayBut i have to be leavingAnd there's nothing you can do to make me stay